Food & Travel
Polo Fried Chicken was once again recommended by the Michelin Guide. Judging by the awards on the walls, they’ve probably held that status for a while. The restaurant itself is rather unassuming. They serve either fried chicken or fish. They also serve various papaya salads and vegetables. I opted for half a chicken and a … Read more
It was time for something new again: Kodungkhao. The restaurant is somewhat tucked away in the back corner. I’ve already been to various restaurants on the street. The decor is rather spartan and probably designed for a quick lunch. There are plenty of individual seats at a long counter. Orders are placed via slips of … Read more
The Senator Lounge in Zurich, located in the E section, is quite large and offers various amenities, such as showers. You can even access the First Lounge from the balcony (if you’re eligible 😉). The other way around is always possible, of course, and if you like whiskey, you should definitely take advantage of it … Read more
And another ‘free flight’ with miles (the flights aren’t completely free, as taxes and fees still apply). I booked business class with LH from Frankfurt (FRA) to Zurich (ZRH). The flight was slightly delayed because a passenger had checked in but apparently changed his mind. The delay was caused by his luggage having to be … Read more
A quick addendum to my trip, again to Bangkok (Songkran Party). This time, the flight was booked using Miles & More miles (with Companion Reward, meaning only half the miles are needed for a companion). Since Lufthansa isn’t actually flying to Bangkok from Frankfurt at the moment, we had to make a short stopover in … Read more
Mombasa Airport is a fairly small airport. You’re scanned once upon entry. This also includes the first check of your passport and ticket (if you already have them). Next comes check-in, or baggage drop-off. After that, you go to the next checkpoint and exit checkpoint. What surprises me is that you have to provide fingerprints … Read more